Shinya YamadaJun 173 min readWhat Does a Geisha Do?: The History of Geisha Part 1 (Edo Period)What Does a Geisha Do during the Edo Period? In the Edo period (1603-1868), it was customary for Yoshiwara to host banquets with...
Shinya YamadaJun 102 min readDo You Know the Traditional Comedian "Hokan"? There Are Only Six in Japan Now. Experience Hokan and Geisha Performances in Kagurazaka.Do you know what a Hokan (幇間) is? Hokan often appear in traditional Japanese arts like Rakugo storyteller, so it's a word worth knowing....